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maymama
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help, where do we move to?
 we are having a problem finding an area that we LOVE.
we both grew up on the south shore in nassau. i would love to live merrick - massapequa but DH wants to move East (western suffolk).
I work in Oceanside so I would love to stay south.
We have looked at W. Islip, W and E babylon but where else?
biggest priorities are good schools and a quiet, residential area. under 500k? 
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Re: help, where do we move to?
what about Sayville?
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| Posted 1/18/11 2:03 PM |
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maymama
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Re: help, where do we move to?
Posted by Goobster
what about Sayville?
i know nothing about sayville... which towns neighbor it? hmm, thanks. we will look into it!
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Goobster
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Re: help, where do we move to?
Posted by maymama
Posted by Goobster
what about Sayville?
i know nothing about sayville... which towns neighbor it? hmm, thanks. we will look into it!
I am not from there but have briefly looked there. Everyone on here raves about it. I am sure someone can tell you alot about it or do some searches.
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maymama
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Re: help, where do we move to?
Posted by Goobster
Posted by maymama
Posted by Goobster
what about Sayville?
i know nothing about sayville... which towns neighbor it? hmm, thanks. we will look into it!
I am not from there but have briefly looked there. Everyone on here raves about it. I am sure someone can tell you alot about it or do some searches.
just looked at the map, i think the commute to Oceanside might be a stretch  looks like a great area!
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FirstMate
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Re: help, where do we move to?
Did you look in East Islip?
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MRSC090609
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Re: help, where do we move to?
check out Islip and East Islip too
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Jenn627
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Re: help, where do we move to?
W Islip - decent schools, close to train and Babylon village.
I can't believe he doesn't want to stay south nassau - I LOVE Massapequa Park!
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maymama
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Re: help, where do we move to?
thanks! we have looked at E Islip but not extensively. We will keep hunting there!
Out of W Islip, E Islip and Islip, which schools are ranked the highest? Which areas are most desirable?
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maymama
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Re: help, where do we move to?
Posted by Jenn627
W Islip - decent schools, close to train and Babylon village.
I can't believe he doesn't want to stay south nassau - I LOVE Massapequa Park!
we are in massapequa now... he protests the taxes... i cant argue that. we "will get more for our money" in western suffolk.
i did however, find about 6 homes in M. Park that would work and sent him all the MLS links, we shall see 
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FirstMate
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Re: help, where do we move to?
I have to tell you that I don't think the taxes in the Town of Islip are any better. Yes, some (not all) of the property sizes are a little bigger than Massapequa, but not by much. My DH has the same mentality so I can totally empathize.
What about Hauppauge? It's not the south shore but it is in the middle, centrally located with good schools and really good taxes.
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LDrinkh20
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Re: help, where do we move to?
Sayville and Bohemia!
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cateyemm
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Re: help, where do we move to?
did you look into Amityville, massapequa?
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Serendipity
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Re: help, where do we move to?
Posted by FirstMate
I have to tell you that I don't think the taxes in the Town of Islip are any better. Yes, some (not all) of the property sizes are a little bigger than Massapequa, but not by much. My DH has the same mentality so I can totally empathize.
What about Hauppauge? It's not the south shore but it is in the middle, centrally located with good schools and really good taxes.
Thats where we are looking in addition Smithtown Pines and Smithtown and Commack (but taxes are higher)
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smooney
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Re: help, where do we move to?
east islip 
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Bella311
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Re: help, where do we move to?
Islip is great! Small town feel, actually you can live in some parts of Bay Shore and still be in the Islip school district, same goes for West Islip...you should chk it out.
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avamamma
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Re: help, where do we move to?
Posted by maymama
Posted by Jenn627
W Islip - decent schools, close to train and Babylon village.
I can't believe he doesn't want to stay south nassau - I LOVE Massapequa Park!
we are in massapequa now... he protests the taxes... i cant argue that. we "will get more for our money" in western suffolk.
i did however, find about 6 homes in M. Park that would work and sent him all the MLS links, we shall see
We just moved from West Islip to Northport. My parents live in Massapequa Park. The taxes in Mass Pk, West Islip or Babylon are not any cheaper.
West Islip Schools are excellent. I loved them soo much more than where we are now. The Parkwood section and South of Montauk are very nice. However taxes can be high as well as homeowners insurance anywhere close to water.
I miss the south shore a lot!!! So much easier to get to everything there.
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maymama
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Re: help, where do we move to?
thanks everyone. we will take a look at all the towns mentioned i appreciate all the great advice!
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jgl
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Re: help, where do we move to?
Oceansde is a nice town  Thomas needs a friend closeby
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maymama
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Re: help, where do we move to?
Posted by jgl
Oceansde is a nice town Thomas needs a friend closeby
umm, we actually found a house in oceanside that we might see   ill send you the link!!
are there any areas to be weary of? i like the idea of being 5 mins from work
wanna stay home for good and watch jack? 
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jgl
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Re: help, where do we move to?
Posted by maymama
Posted by jgl
Oceansde is a nice town Thomas needs a friend closeby
umm, we actually found a house in oceanside that we might see ill send you the link!!
are there any areas to be weary of? i like the idea of being 5 mins from work
wanna stay home for good and watch jack?
Ohhhh love it!!! Did it say what street (i didnt notice).
I think most areas are good over here.
lol hey you never know! :)
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maymama
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Re: help, where do we move to?
Posted by jgl
Posted by maymama
Posted by jgl
Oceansde is a nice town Thomas needs a friend closeby
umm, we actually found a house in oceanside that we might see ill send you the link!!
are there any areas to be weary of? i like the idea of being 5 mins from work
wanna stay home for good and watch jack?
Ohhhh love it!!! Did it say what street (i didnt notice).
I think most areas are good over here.
lol hey you never know! :)
Virginia Ave. Its down behind the elem school east of Lawson. Its nice there, quiet etc. Who knows, i dont even know if we are ready this very minute. we have to sell our place too. Too many decisions!!!
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